Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 2 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 10 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.4
8.1
Real fuel consumption:
10.5 l/100km
9.9 l/100km
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
830 km in combined cycle
860 km in combined cycle
1090 km on highway
1120 km on highway
660 km with real consumption
700 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Dimensions
Length:
4.93 m
4.84 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.47 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 is 9 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
546 litres
520 litres
Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 26 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter:
11.9 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.9 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
BMW 5 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably slightly better
